Higher Serum Ceruloplasmin Levels May Indicate the Role of Oxidative Stress in Onychomycosis

Background: Onychomycosis is the most common nail infection in the world. The most common causative agents are dermatophytes; however, the disease may appear due to non-dermatophytic molds and yeasts. Ceruloplasmin also takes part in defense mechanisms against oxidative stress. Ceruloplasmin is considered to be associated with approximately 80% of oxidative events in the plasma. The aim of the present study was to evaluate ceruloplasmin level in onychomycosis and to review the association with the parameters of the disease.